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What Is The Prognosis For Friedreich S Ataxia?

will I die sooner? I have friedrichs ataxia. I was told in my early 30 s. my right leg always hurts. II v have a new neurologist at Pinnel helth. my eyesight is goiing. I also have urologoy probrlems. I hope you can this. Dorothy Estok
Fri, 27 Nov 2015
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Friedreich's ataxia is a degenerative and progressive genetic disease. Unluckily till date it has no cure available. As per available data, patients get wheelchair bound in about 20-30 years after first symptom. patients also have few associated features other than nervous system. Friedreich ataxia itself not lead to death of patient, instead involvement of other organs of body can increase morbidity and mortality.
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What Is The Prognosis For Friedreich S Ataxia?

Friedreich s ataxia is a degenerative and progressive genetic disease. Unluckily till date it has no cure available. As per available data, patients get wheelchair bound in about 20-30 years after first symptom. patients also have few associated features other than nervous system. Friedreich ataxia itself not lead to death of patient, instead involvement of other organs of body can increase morbidity and mortality.